Lurgan death: Tributes paid to woman named locally as Laura Marshall

The scene outside an apartment block in Victoria St. Lurgan (Image: Press Eye)

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Tributes have been paid to a woman found dead in a flat in Lurgan.

The 31-year-old, named locally as Laura Marshall from the Co Armagh town, was described as an “inspiration” on Facebook by a man believed to be her brother.

Dean Oxby posted: “I can’t believe this has happened. Another short life taken away from us all. My sister was an inspiration and a role model growing up but sadly she is no longer here... I’m gonna miss you... R.I.P Laura Marshall you will always be on my mind. X.”

Sources in Lurgan say a man arrested over the death was known to the lady who has died. There are conflicting reports about the cause of the death and a postmortem is to be carried out to establish the facts. However, it is understood there were suspicious circumstances.

The PSNI would only confirm that a 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death and is being questioned.

In another post on Facebook, a friend said: “Poor Laura Marshall, all her struggles are over and I wish her peace. She was an effervescent wee soul and will not be forgotten, she was kind and if she could do you a good turn she happily would, with the same sincerity if you wronged her - she’d tell you!! Sad to hear this news.”

SDLP MLA Dolores Kelly described the death as a “tragedy” and called for anyone who can help the police to come forward.

She added: “This is obviously a huge blow to the poor woman’s family and I would send my condolences to them. She was a very popular and outgoing.

“There is a great deal of shock and sadness.”

Democratic Unionist Party councillor Carla Lockhart said: “It is devastating to think she has lost her life, in her prime.

“Victoria Street is a close knit community and people will be devastated with the news.”

Ulster Unionist councillor Colin McCusker said news of the death was “a complete shock to the Lurgan community”.

He added: “It is very sad that someone so young has lost her life.

“I would like to pass on my deepest sympathies to her family and friends.”

Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Seeley also expressed her sympathy.

She added: “This tragic event has sent a wave of shock throughout the community in north Lurgan and beyond.”